When was the last time you truly laughed? (Getty/iStock) When was the last time you really laughed? Not a wry chuckle, a knowing chortle or even a throaty guffaw, but the sort of undignified spasm ...

A woman in labour is having a terrible time and suddenly shouts out: “Shouldn’t! Wouldn’t! Couldn’t! Didn’t! Can’t!” “Don’t worry,” says the doctor. “These are just contractions.” Until now, several ...

If you thought humour was all about having fun, think again. A recent episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage reveals the seriously complex role laughter plays in our lives. Read on for nine things we ...

Tickling, a seemingly involuntary reflex, evolved not for humor but for connection. It targets exposed areas, triggering laughter when the touch is recognized as safe, signaling non-danger and ...

What is it about a tickle that makes us giggle? And why can’t we tickle ourselves? Greg Foot explains all. When you're touched, the nerve endings under your top layer of skin, or epidermis, send ...

It's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. Neuroscientist Sophie Scott explains how. Listen to The Life Scientific on BBC Sounds Originally ...

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